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Yakov Nagen

Yakov Nagen

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Parsha Naso: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is the cult Western that catapulted Clint Eastwood to superstardom. The title of the film could just as easily have...

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Yakov Nagen

Bamidbar: Each of Us Has a Name

Each of us has a name given by God and given by our parents Each of us has a name given by our smile… Each of us has a name given by our...

14.05.2026 30

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Yakov Nagen

The Grotesque Closing Scene Before the Tide Turns

If the world were a theatre, I feel we have reached the scene in which all the villains assemble together on one stage, a moment where darkness...

14.05.2026 40

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Judaism and the Trinity: A New Theological Encounter

I recently attended an interfaith conference in Rome, where an unnamed  Jewish Professor startled the audience by declaring: “I would like to thank...

17.04.2026 60

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Passover: Stories Happen to Nations That Tell Stories

The Exodus is a success story with a dramatic plot – a weakling slave nation that goes up against the most powerful nation of that ancient age and...

30.03.2026 70

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Yakov Nagen

Parshat Tzav: The Empty Golden Temples

In this day and age, the Temple seems like an anachronism. We do not know of any temples or visit any temples. At most, those of us who have been to...

23.03.2026 50

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Yakov Nagen

From Haman to Khamenei: The Cost of Obsession

Haman stands at the pinnacle of his life. He possesses honor, power, wealth, status, and a large family. Seemingly, he has everything life can offer....

01.03.2026 100

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Yakov Nagen

‘From Where the Sun Rises to Where It Sets’ — A Bitter Paraphrase for 2025

14.12.2025 30

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Yakov Nagen

Parashat Vayeshev: You Might be the Other’s Angel

11.12.2025 40

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Yakov Nagen

Honoring the Divine Image: A Message for International Human Rights Day

10.12.2025 70

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Yakov Nagen

The Jewish-Muslim Religious Fraternity Project

03.09.2025 50

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Yakov Nagen